My Riffs

Know when to do the maximum and when to do the minimum. It’s called pacing.  That’s wisdom.  Not everything deserves all your energy.  But on the things that do, give it your all. 

I talked to lots of people today. But did I listen? They're not the same thing. Listening is intentional until it becomes a habit.  A good listener is someone people like to be around. A good listener can make people feel heard and understood.

Your quality of life is very much proportionate to the quality of connections you have.  If you need a quality of life boost, link up with high quality people.  The reverse is true too. So keep that in mind in deciding who you will allow in your sphere of influences. 

Today we ran a 76 mile relay race.  It reminded me that the race isn’t just for the swift, but it’s for those who ensure to the end. Fast doesn’t always get you to the end. But people with endurance get to the end. 

Think of the end state. The goal. How you want things to be.  Does your action today line up with that goal? Did you make use of the day or did you squander it?

Being armed with the truth is being armed with the most powerful thing.  Wield that power with wisdom.  Truth is powerful and you can do great damage with it. Use it wisely. Most times it’s best used with kindness.